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Veronique · 07-26-2010, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mimi

veronique and Star

sorry for the lost of Roddick, it seems that he is in bad form

I've a feeling Andy will be just fine. He was just trying to get some matches under his belt, having not played since the upset at Wimbledon. Now he knows what he needs to work on and should improve on his way to the US Open.

star · 07-26-2010, 04:45 AM

Andy's nearing the end of his career. Every win is just gravy for me now. I'm not upset when he loses.

Mimi · 07-26-2010, 06:27 AM

don't be so pessmistic, my dear Star, Roddick is not that old, no way he is near the end of his career

MariaV · 07-26-2010, 06:37 AM

Hi Mimi and other lovely Rafafans!

The Austin tournament looked pretty nice from what I saw (the semis and the final). It was great to see Big John back doing well after the historic Wimbledon match, too bad he lost the final to Mardy but Mardy seems to be in great shape.

Mimi · 07-26-2010, 08:24 AM

sweet Maria

I like Isner more than Fish, he is better looking, bad mimi

MariaV · 07-26-2010, 08:34 AM

I like Isner more too, very unfortunate to lose a tournament final on a tie break.

But I'm sure he'll win a tournament on the US hard courts soon.

Mimi · 07-26-2010, 08:37 AM

Maria, why you love this over 30 degree celcius weather?

I did not know that its so hot in Europe in early July, its over 38 degree celcius when i went to Germany, its horrible, as hot as in HK, i was dreaming of a nice weather

MariaV · 07-26-2010, 09:00 AM

Awwww sorry about the heat in Germany Mimi.

Usually it is NOT that hot, at least not for that long.

Last time the heat wave like that was in 2006 I think.

born_on_clay · 07-26-2010, 10:03 AM

Am I the only one that can't wait to see Rafa in action again ?

MariaV · 07-26-2010, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by born_on_clay

Am I the only one that can't wait to see Rafa in action again ?

Well, tennis is kinda boring without Rafa indeed but he needs some more rest before the gruelling US tournaments.

And I could use some more break too, he's gonna be back soon enough.

You could watch the WC and beach photos

meanwhile.

Veronique · 07-26-2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MariaV

Well, tennis is kinda boring without Rafa indeed but he needs some more rest before the gruelling US tournaments.

And I could use some more break too, he's gonna be back soon enough.

You could watch the WC and beach photos

meanwhile.

Hi MariaV! Exactly! Rafa is playing for history now. I don't want him back a moment too soon. In fact, I'd rather he only plays Toronto, then the US Open. Rafa has given us thrilling matches that can keep us occupied until he's in action again. I've watched the last set of Wimbledon 2008 final, the whole Miami 2004 3rd round match, and the Roma 2006 5th set. I might even revisit the 2005 RG final, though I must admit I enjoy the victories over Federer more.

MariaV · 07-26-2010, 12:16 PM

Oh, Roma 2006 final got me absolutely

, that was one helluva final!

Not to mention the Wimbledon finals that have always made me extremely nervous.

@Sweet Cleopatra · 07-26-2010, 01:48 PM

hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii how r u guys?

gymnastics worlds is close, who do u think will win team and AA?

Veronique · 07-26-2010, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by @Sweet Cleopatra

hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii how r u guys?

gymnastics worlds is close, who do u think will win team and AA?

Sorry Cleo! I haven't watched gymnastics in several years now.

Theef · 07-26-2010, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Veronique

Hi MariaV! Exactly! Rafa is playing for history now. I don't want him back a moment too soon. In fact, I'd rather he only plays Toronto, then the US Open. Rafa has given us thrilling matches that can keep us occupied until he's in action again. I've watched the last set of Wimbledon 2008 final, the whole Miami 2004 3rd round match, and the Roma 2006 5th set. I might even revisit the 2005 RG final, though I must admit I enjoy the victories over Federer more.

I agree, I think he should skip Cincy too and only play Toronto in the build up to the Open. That might be too little match-play on hardcourt though, so maybe it actually is important he plays Cincy. I think we all want just him to be as fresh and as injury free as possible for USO once it arrives.

I've been rewatching AO '09, an amazing tournament start to finish. Rafa's matches against Gonzalez, Verdasco and of course Federer were particularly memorable. He was on fire in that tournament and was an absolute joy to watch.